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[AnimeMaakuo]

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[Kaboom]

I could see it getting one big, super-encompassing, so-expensive-you'll-never-eat-again box set containing the full series once the TV and smaller DVD runs have finished.

[AnimeMaakuo]

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[Kaboom]

So I should wait and save my money?

I'm not telling or suggesting you do anything. Saying "I could see it happening" holds no bearing on whether or not it will. Don't hold your breath for something that may never exist.

[Budogenkai]

So I should wait and save my money?

If you're not impatient then yes, save your money for now.

[AnimeMaakuo]

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[Kingdom Heartless]

But why in the world would Toei "Re-Release " DB "Kai" ? I think the singles are the only thing they will release...
I mean, if you add it all up, it will be more than $300 ... I think FUNimation might do it, because they always seem to have problems (no offense).. Wouldn't you agree?

Waaaaaay more. Like, over $1000.

[Rory]

But why in the world would Toei "Re-Release " DB "Kai" ? I think the singles are the only thing they will release...
I mean, if you add it all up, it will be more than $300 ... I think FUNimation might do it, because they always seem to have problems (no offense).. Wouldn't you agree?

You're asking a question, disregarding the feedback, and answering your own question.
Just thought I'd let you know.

[Piccolo Daimaoh]

But why in the world would Toei "Re-Release " DB "Kai" ? I think the singles are the only thing they will release...
I mean, if you add it all up, it will be more than $300 ... I think FUNimation might do it, because they always seem to have problems (no offense).. Wouldn't you agree?

You're asking a question, disregarding the feedback, and answering your own question.
Just thought I'd let you know.

He's just looking for people to agree with him, so he can feel better about not waiting for a possible future box set release.

[oXdanXo]

There's always a market, if they do it will be cheaper than buying them all on their own if it's mass produced. Or it could be more expensive but a very limited run, meaning some fans will want to pick it up kind of like the Dragon Boxes in Japan.
I think it will happen, but that's just my opinion, you've already made your mind up though.

[Masa95000]

I'd recommend buying the singles because they all have new original artwork that probably won't be available in an all encompassing box set. Of course, that's just what FUNImation's marketing department said about the packaging....

DBK Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0cdb5HTwlc

DBK Part 2 (skip to 3:03): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZrupD7316w

[Gaffer Tape]

Meh. I personally can't see justifying a few hundreds dollars just for some cover art I could easily find on the internet. Honestly, it's the contents of the discs that are important, not the darn cover.

[Masa95000]

Aesthetic value? What matters is if it's nice to look at on a TV screen as well as on the shelf.

[Gaffer Tape]

But is that really important enough to own them TWICE? Isn't there enough aesthetic value with just one set of artwork? Yes, nice-looking cover art is good, too, but I'm honestly much more concerned with what I see on my screen (you know, what I spent a few dozen dollars on) than what I see on my shelf. I mean, really, there's no difference whether you spend $30 for a DVD or Blu-ray you'll never use because you already own it and just want the new box art; or going online, printing out the pretty picture for free, and putting it on your shelf alongside the first Dragon Ball Kai releases you already bought.

I mean, hey, it's your money, but if any FUNimation muckety-muck reads threads like this, he must be salivating: "Wow. We don't have to do anything at all! We can just repackage the exact same discs in the exact same way with the exact same box... and slap on a new picture, and they'll buy it all over again! Brilliant!" Again, it's your money. Some people want to have everything, and there's nothing really wrong with wanting the ultimate collection for bragging rights or even a good joke (after all, how many different versions of movie 1 does Mike have at this point, for example, but at least most of those are different language versions, different dubs, released by different companies, etc...), but at the same time part of me does become quite concerned that the home video industry can get away with the scenario I just mentioned because it seems the "die-hard fans" are willing to shell out cash for just about anything, no matter how redundantly redundant it is. And that leads me to worry that, if consumers don't make discerning choices with their money, there will be no reason for the ones who release the products to concern themselves with putting out quality products. I mean, the whole home video market is based on getting people to repeatedly buy things they already own, but do we have to make it this easy for them? After all, what would cost less money for FUNimation? Buying the distribution rights to the GT Dragon Boxes or just combining the pre-existing season sets into a new box with a new cover design and selling it all over ag... oh, wait...

[Masa95000]

I'm not saying that I'd get a box set like that because I too think that it's a waste to buy the same thing twice like that. However, it may be a good idea for someone who doesn't want to buy all the individual boxes right now to wait for a series box set if there ever is one.

[Gaffer Tape]

Well, in that case... we're in agreement.